Procurement Manager

Overview

The Procurement Manager manages and leads the UK Procurement Team ensuring material and services are purchased and delivered to specification, on-time, and within budget.In addition to annual initiatives, the key accountabilities of this position are:Procurement Activities

Oversees co-ordination of all day to day activities of purchasing and procurement in the UKLeads the team to ensure strategic goals and department objectives are metWork with Quality department to monitor the number of non-conformances and the impact on the businessManage Suppliers and Sub-Contractors

Conduct supplier audits and risk assessment studies to ensure continuity of supply.Implement Key Performance Indicators, agreeing targets with suppliers, measure and report on their performance.Develop long-term relationships with suppliers and implement value added process.Manage contracts, annual supply agreements and ensure service level agreements are maintained.Maintain and manage the existing supplier risk assessment and audit programme along with a review of each supplier’s capacity and capabilities.Analyse suppliers and products sourced by procurement category and implement best practice to handle routine purchases.Contract management of non-inventory goods and services including Utilities, Transport and Freight, Vending, Waste and StationeryWork closely with Technical and Engineering teams to provide analytical support for projects, new business opportunities and cost reduction through re-sourcing or re-design initiatives.Cost Savings

Achieve cost savings with the identification of alternative source of supply, product, specification or modification, or better negotiation and forward planning.Analyse movement of goods through the supply chainNegotiate, identify and approve alternative sources of supply and Engineering re-designPrepare and distribute reports to key stakeholders that analyse supplier quality and delivery performance, with emphasis on improving the poor performing suppliers.Role Requirements

University Degree or equivalent;Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)5 or more years experience working in manufacturing and engineering procurement environmentDemonstrated knowledge of procurement activities and general practicesExperience in supplier relationship and performance management and negotiation.Creative problem-solving skills, conflict management within different organizations (centralized and matrix organizational structures)Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well thought-out recommendations.Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for action.Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on results.Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all ..... full job details .....